Drum-beater.



E. B. STRAIGHT.

DRUM BEATBR.

APPLICATION TILED FEB.5,1914.

1,122,55 1. v Patented Dec. 29, 1914.

THE NORRIS PETERS-CO.. PHDTOLITHQ. WASHINGTON. D. C

EDIVARD B. STRAIGHT, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

DRUIvI-IBEATEB.

Application filed February 5, 1814.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, EDWARD B. STRAIGHT, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Drumlieaters, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to apparatus whereby a bass drum and cymbal may be played by the performers foot, and the object of the invention is to provide a simple apparatus of this kind which can be readily attached to the drum and which is efficient and reliable in operation.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be pointed out in the detailed description appearing hereinafter, and in order that the same may be better understood, reference is had to the accompanying drawing, in which Figure 1 is a perspective view of the apparatus; Fig. 2 is a central vertical section thereof; Fig. 3 is a plan view of a spring member used in connection with the apparatus; Fig. 4 is a sectional detail showing a clamping member for the cymbal, and Fig. 5 is a plan view of a fragment of said clamping member.

Referring specifically to the drawing 10 denotes a treadle which is pivoted, intermediate its ends, between upstanding ears 11 rising from a base plate 12 near one end thereof. From the other end of the base plate rise spaced cars 13 bridged on one side by an integral cross bar 14 which is horizontal and has a threaded vertical aperture to receive a clamping screw 15, the lower end of which has a foot-piece 16 which is opposite the forward end of the base plate, the latter being divided into two laterally snaced branches 17 which are roughened on top. The base plate is clamped to the im 18 of the drum by plac ing the same between the parts 16 and 17 and then tightening up the former. The treadle 10 has an intermediate vertical web portion 19 which seats between the ears 11 and is pivotally connected thereto by a transverse bolt 20.

Between the ears 13 is fulcrumed, on a transverse bolt 21, a lever 22 having on one side, near the fulcrum, a lug or ear 23 which is connected by links 24: to the forward end of the treadle 10. The opposite end of the treadle is roughened on top to prevent the players foot from slipping. The intermedi- Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 29, 1914:.

Serial No. 818,72"

ate portion of the base plate 12 is slotted, as indicated at 25, to reduce its weight. The lever 22 is hollow, and substantially conical in shape, and in its outer end seats and is adjustably held by a set screw 26, the beater rod or stem 27, the beater 28 bein carried by the outer end of the latter. In the hollow of the lever 22 is located a spring 29 which is bent inter-mediate its ends and has both ends coiled around the bolt 21. The looped end of the spring bears against the lever and the two free ends seat in indentations 30 in the top of the base plate 12. The connection between the treadle 10 and the lever is such that the spring 29 tends to normally hold the lever spaced from the drum in an inclined osition, and upon pressing down with the root on the rear end of the treadle, the lever swings for ard and carries the beater 23 against the drum to deliver a blow thereagainst and thus sound the same. Upon releasing the treadle, the spring returns the parts to their normal position.

A cymbal striker is carried by the rod 27, the same comprising a stem 31 having a knob 32 at its outer end. The inner end of the stem 31 is pivoted by a pin 33 in a slot in a block 3%., which latter is slidably mounted on the rod 27 and carries a set screw 35 engageable with the latter for holding the block in adjusted position thereon. From the manner in which the stem 31 is connected to the block 34-, it may be swung over to either side of the rod 27 according to the position of the cymbal 36 relative to the rod 27. The cymbal striker, of course, swings with the beater rod 27, and the drum and cymbal are therefore sounded simultaneously by operating the treadle 10. If the cymbal is not to be played, the striker can be swung over out of the way thereof.

Means for adjustably supporting the cymbal 36 on the drum rim 13 are also provided, the same comprising an arm 37 which has a longitudinal slot 38, and is clamped at one end by a suitable clamp 39 to the drum rim. A bolt 40, secured by a wing nut 11, is provided for fastening the cymbal to the arm 37, said bolt passing through the slot 38 and the center of the cymbal. The slot permits the cymbal to be adjusted toward and from the rim 18 after loosening the nut ll, and the cymbal may therefore be accurately located relative to the hereinbefore described treadle mechanism.

10 bearing against the lever, a beater carried by the lever, and a treadle pivoted to the base plate and operatively connected to the lever.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of tWo Witnesses.

EDl/VARD B. STRAIGHT.

Witnesses H. G. BATCHELOR, S. J. LEHRER.

Copies ofrthis patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, DrG. 

